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Witch-hazel - Common
Early growth is slow, and in fact remains slow throughout the life of the tree in its typical shady habitat. Many times its slender yellow petals are the only signs of color in the dormant woods. Witch-hazel seeds germinate the following spring or enter the seed bank. The Common Witch-Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, is extraordinary in its flowering habits. Witch-hazel is pollinated by the winter moth. It flowers in late October to early December. As individuals, witch-hazel probably does not live more than 100 years, but they reproduce from root sprouts, and clones may live for a very long time. After pollination, the fruits become dormant for the winter, developing over the following growing season and maturing in the fall, 10-12 months after pollination. Seeds are dispersed by gravity, or are eaten and excreted by birds. ... more information
Butterfly Bush - White Does poorly in wet conditions. Even if plants do not die to the ground in winter, they usually grow more vigorously, produce superior flowers and maintain a better shape if cut to the ground in late winter each year. In USDA Zones 5 and 6, this plant will often die to the ground in winter and therefore is often grown in the manner of an herbaceous perennial. The White Butterfly bush, Buddleia davidii 'Alba', is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. |
